How do you tighten the chain on a YERF Dog Go Kart?
The drive chain will wear with use and requires periodic adjustment. Chain slack is measured by pushing down on chain between the two sprockets. The amount of slack should be 3/8”-1/2”. To tighten chain, loosen the four bolts on the bottom of the engine and pull the engine backwards.
How do you tension a Go Kart chain?
Tension: To adjust chain tension begin by breaking the motor adjuster bolt loose, and loosening the engine clamps. This could be a tedious procedure, so work slowly and adjust a little at a time. Push the engine forward with the motor adjuster bolt until chain tension is relatively tight.
Is YERF dog still in business?
Yerf-Dog is the motor drive division of FF Acquisition Corp (dba Flexible Flyer). In 2005 Yerf-Dog the motor drive division of FF Acquisition Corp (dba Flexible Flyer), closed its operation and manufacturing. At that time their parts and inventory were auctioned off.
What size chain is on a TaoTao 125?
420 Chain 5 Feet For 110cc 125cc Chinese Dirt Pit Bike Quad TaoTao SUNL Honda ATV.
Is 40 chain the same as 420 chain?
Active Member. 420 chain is stronger than 41, it has larger pins, the 40 is a little wider, same pin size as 420.
Is 40 41 and 420 chain the same?
#420 will have more strength than the #41 chain because the side plates will be taller. #40 will be the beefiest chain in this class. This will help with thicker sprockets since there is more room between the side plates. #41 will look just like the #420 chain, but will stand shorter.
Will a 420 chain fit a 40 sprocket?
#420 will fit on #41 sprockets, its just a little bit heavier duty with a larger pin. the 40 chain will fit on a 41 sprocket and the 41 chain will fit on a 40 sprocket but only if you shave the edges down a bit because a 40 sprocket is wider.
Will a 420 sprocket fit a 40 chain?
They are the same pitch (1/2″) but 420 is narrower used primarily on the thin, lightweight kart sprockets. 40 chain will run on a 420 sprocket but I think it will have way too much side to side play.
Will a 40 chain fit a 35 sprocket?
No. A #40 chain is 1/2″ between the pins and 5/16″ inside width. A #35 is 3/8″ between the pins and 3/16″ inside width. There is no way it will work.
What does a 40 chain mean?
The chain in use on modern bicycles has a 1⁄2 inch (12.7 mm) pitch, which is the distance from one pin center to another, ANSI standard #40, where the 4 in “#40” indicates the pitch of the chain in eighths of an inch; and is standard 606 (metric) #8, where the 8 indicates the pitch in sixteenths of an inch.
What size is 40 chain?
Single-Strand Roller Chain Size Chart
| Chain Size | Pitch (P) | Weight (Per Ft) |
|---|---|---|
| #40-1 | 0.500″ | 0.42 LBS |
| #41-1 | 0.500″ | 0.28 LBS |
| #50-1 | 0.625″ | 0.68 LBS |
Is 50 chain the same as 520?
A #50 chain IS a 530 chain. Larger dirt bikes, dual sports and ATV’s are generally a 520 chain. Street bikes more commonly are a 530, smaller displacements may use 525.